a
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consecte adipi. Suspendisse ultrices hendrerit a vitae vel a sodales. Ac lectus vel risus suscipit sit amet hendrerit a venenatis.
12, Some Streeet, 12550 New York, USA
(+44) 871.075.0336
silverscreen@edge-themes.com
Links
Follow Us
 

About Director

documentaries, festivals and awards

Simon Scionka is a documentary filmmaker with over 20 years of experience, having filmed in 45 countries around the globe. Throughout his career, Simon has produced both long-form and short-form documentaries, earning numerous festival honors and awards for his work. His acclaimed films include Poverty, Inc., Be Relentless, The Gentle Bear-man of Emo, and the short documentaries The Wonder of Coffee and Mrs. Schneider.

Simon currently resides in Colorado with his wife, Ira, and their four children. He is also a subdeacon at Holy Theophany Orthodox Church.

OFFICIAL TRAILER | POVERTY, INC.

previous projects

Links to some of my other work.

Poverty, Inc.

Be Relentless

The Gentle Bear Man of Emo

LOCATIONS

I’ve traveled a lot over the years, and people often ask, “What is your favorite country you’ve visited?” Well, in many ways I have enjoyed them all, but I do have a few favorites – Russia (my second home), Ethiopia, Greece and Ireland currently top the list.

The full list and how many times (not in chronological order):

01. Russia x20+
02. Ukraine x1
03. Moldova x1
04. Romania x2
05. Italy x4
06. France x2
07. Germany x3
08. Belgium x1
09. Spain x1
10. Netherlands x1
11. England x4
12. Hong Kong China x1
13. Ethiopia x3
14. Rwanda x2
15. South Africa x4
16. Swaziland x3
17. Ghana x1
18. Argentina x1
19. Costa Rica x1
20. Dominican Republic x2
21. Mexico x2
22. Canada x2
23. Ireland x1
24. Haiti x5
25. Kenya x2
26. India x2
27. Cambodia x1
28. South Korea x1
29. Philippines x2
30. Tanzania x2
31. Bolivia x1
32. China x1
33. Uganda x1
34. Greece x3
35. Japan x1
36. Guatemala x1
37. Peru x1
38. Togo x1
39.  Israel x1
40.  Ecuador x2
41. Austria x1
42. Brazil x2
43. Nicaragua
44. Democratic Republic o Congo x1
45. Turkiye x2
 

Sign up for news and updates

a story of adventure, faith and sacrifice

Please subscribe to join our email list to get updates on upcoming screenings, releases and our latest news. 
Follow along on social media, and if you like what you see, please share it with others!

* indicates required

TO SUPPORT OUR MISSION WITH SACRED ALASKA, AND IF YOU’D LIKE TO SEE FUTURE ORTHODOX FILMS MADE, PLEASE MAKE A DONATION TOWARDS OUR EFFORTS!